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New Jersey Looking to Increase Regulation of Hemp and Cannabis Products

The New Jersey Legislature is currently debating cannabis legislation that would increase oversight over “intoxicating” hemp products like gummies, beverages, and lotions. Under Senate Bill 3235, so-called “intoxicating hemp products,” defined as those with a concentration of total THC greater than 0.5 milligrams per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package, would be regulated by the Cannabis […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 6, 2024

How the 2024 Farm Bill May Impact the Cannabis Industry

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (2024 Farm Bill) could bring about big changes for the hemp industry. The House of Representatives released a draft discussion of its bill on May 17, 2024, which would make a significant distinction between industrial hemp products and “intoxicating” hemp products, the latter of which would […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 4, 2024

Cannabis Legislation

Wheels Moving on Reclassification of Cannabis as AG Launches Rulemaking Process

On May 16, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is committed to reclassifying cannabis. Shortly thereafter, Attorney General Merritt Garland initiated the formal rulemaking process to move cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). “This is monumental,” President Biden said in a video statement […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

May 20, 2024

New York Will Allow Hemp Farmers to Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana

Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving hemp farmers the green light to grow cannabis for the adult-use cannabis market. Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 24, 2022

Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not?

The DEA is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) for research purposes, with the intent of aiding in the development of new federally approved therapeutic medications… The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 13, 2021

NJ Workers’ Compensation Judge Rules Claimant Entitled to Insurance Coverage for Medical Marijuana

An injured municipal worker is entitled to insurance coverage for medical marijuana, according to a recent decision by a New Jersey workers’ compensation judge. In reaching its decision, the judge rejected the argument that it's unconstitutional for a court to order an insurance carrier to pay for treatment because it conflicts with federal law.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 1, 2018

New Jersey

Gov. Murphy Greenlights Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program

Gov Phil Murphy Signs Executive Order Calling For Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program Gov. Phil Murphy recently addressed a campaign promise to make New Jersey more cannabis-friendly by signing an executive order requiring a review and expansion of the State’s medical marijuana program. NJ Medical Marijuana Program In 2010, New Jersey legalized medical […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 7, 2018

Can Medicinal Marijuana Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?

As Lawmakers & Public Health Officials Grapple With How Best to Combat the Opioid Crisis, Medical Marijuana is Emerging as a Safer Tool to Manage Pain The deadly opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, despite the widespread attention it is finally receiving. At least 1,901 people died from opioid overdoses in New Jersey […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 2, 2018

Three Bills Introduced to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in New Jersey

New Jersey Lawmakers Wasted No Time Reintroducing Three Bills To Legalize Recreational Cannabis in the State New Jersey lawmakers wasted no time, already reintroducing three marijuana legalization bills in the new legislative session. The legislation has a much greater likelihood of passage with Gov. Phil Murphy in office. Sen. Scutari Reintroduces Comprehensive Recreational Cannabis Bill […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 30, 2018

Apply for a Marijuana Dispensary License for Recreational Use in New Jersey

NJ Businesses May Not Yet Apply For a Recreational Use Marijuana Dispensary License, However, It Is Not Too Soon To Prepare For the Process New Jersey businesses may not yet apply for a recreational use marijuana dispensary license. However, it is not too soon to start preparing for the process. Sen. Nicolas Scutari’s proposed legislation […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 23, 2018

Attorney General Sessions takes aim at cannabis industry, repealing Cole memo

Last Week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinded the Cole Memo – What Could This Mean For Cannabis Industry? Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made it very clear that he does not approve of the growing cannabis industry. Until last week, it was unclear what he planned to do about it. On January 4, 2018, Sessions […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 8, 2018

Business of Cannabis in New Jersey – 2017 In Review

Business of Cannabis in New Jersey – 2017 In Review Over the course of the last year, the Scarinci Hollenbeck Cannabis Law Practice Group has provided entities and individuals considering opportunities in the growing cannabis industry with counsel regarding the current and proposed medical and adult-use cannabis laws and legislation and related state and Federal […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 28, 2017

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